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Kiwi baby boomers feeling patronised by tech companies

Tue, 27th Jan 2015
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Nearly half of New Zealanders aged 50+ feel patronised by tech firms, reveals an AVH Technologies study, highlighting generational tech gaps.
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WhatsApp for PC snubs iOS users

Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
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Hugely popular messaging platform WhatsApp has announced it has launched a desktop messaging option that allows its users to send messages via a web browser.
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Facebook offers half-ass attempt at reducing hoaxes on News Feeds

Wed, 21st Jan 2015
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Facebook aims to reduce distribution of hoax stories in News Feed, adding annotations to posts receiving multiple hoax reports, according to a recent blog post.
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Former Tinder worker to launch rival dating app after suing for sexual harrassment

Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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It's a social discovery app where users will never get unwanted matches and unlike other apps, Bumble suggests matches based on more ‘relevant signals’.
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Find My Next Ride

Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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Think Facebook and Trademe combined. Users can interact with each other, ask questions, post pictures, update their status and watch videos.
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Kiwis turn to tech for real life neighbour connections

Tue, 10th Jun 2014
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Social networking across New Zealand has become a little more neighbourly, with the launch of a private social network for Kiwi neighbourhoods.
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A lesson in social Networking 101

Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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Discovering the digital divide between generations, as a journalist explores the nuances of social networking from Facebook to LinkedIn.
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Let's talk about your Facebook Addiction crisis...

Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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Do you check Facebook every morning like the morning paper? Do you cry if your friend list gets smaller without you knowing?.
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I hate you, you hate me....

Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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There’s a fun new tool you can use to find out if you and a Facebook friend mutually hate each other. Amazing.
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Will your organisation face an information crisis by 2017?

Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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The rise of big data, social networking and mobile interactions is forcing organisations to focus on the enterprise information that is most relevant,.
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Facebook joins the trend, adds trending

Fri, 17th Jan 2014
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Facebook launches Trending, a feature spotlighting popular conversations to help users discover engaging content, now rolling out on the web.
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Fastest growing online jobs in 2012

Thu, 31st Jan 2013
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Website hosting leads online job growth at 3300%, with AWS seeing a 466% rise. Apple jobs decline amid 'app-fatigue' while Android gains 7%.
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Kiwis 'dislike' Facebook couples page

Wed, 14th Nov 2012
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New Zealanders vehemently reject Facebook's new auto-linked couples pages, calling it an intrusive move by the social networking giant.
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Too much Facebook is unhealthy

Tue, 6th Nov 2012
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Facebook admits excessive use can be unhealthy, echoing concerns about digital wellbeing despite its billion users worldwide.
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Warwick Grey to speak at Auckland ICT on 18th Oct

Mon, 8th Oct 2012
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IT veteran Warwick Grey will discuss the future of tech at Auckland ICT on 18th October, covering Windows 8, BYOD, and Microsoft's latest innovations.
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Facebook tops a billion users

Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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Facebook reaches one billion active users, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg celebrating the milestone and releasing a brand video to mark this historic achievement.
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Celebrating Success

Mon, 1st Oct 2012
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<strong>Dave Rosenberg reveals a few secrets to </strong><strong>Heather Wright</strong><strong> as he talks Westcon, leadership and the importance of family.
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Shock, horror: Mobility and social networking the new target for cyber miscreants

Wed, 12th Sep 2012
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Cyber miscreants are now targeting mobile phones and social networks, as Norton reports a twofold increase in threats compared to a year ago.
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A Few Quiet Yarns hits Auckland tonight

Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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A Few Quiet Yarns, Auckland's laid-back IT event, sees record turnout tonight with 140+ attendees expected at Bungalow 8 for networking.
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Father Face Blocks young daughter

Mon, 3rd Sep 2012
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Nelson dad John Hyde invents app to temporarily block his daughter's Facebook use, aiming to balance social media and homework.